Veteran services at Prophet-Chapman Cole & Gleason
Prophet-Chapman Cole & Gleason serves veteran families in Bridgewater, MA with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Chapman Funerals & Cremations offers specialized services for veterans." On-site amenities include prophett memorial chapel, john lawrence memorial chapel, and blute memorial chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,495 for basic burial and $1,490 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, veteran services, and burials. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include prophett memorial chapel, john lawrence memorial chapel, and blute memorial chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Prophet-Chapman Cole & Gleason: direct cremation from $3,045. That places direct cremation roughly 14% above the Massachusetts median ($2,677). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Massachusetts National Cemetery in MA, approximately 32 miles from Prophet-Chapman Cole & Gleason. Prophet-Chapman Cole & Gleason can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Massachusetts has approximately 579 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Prophet-Chapman Cole & Gleason is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Prophet-Chapman Cole & Gleason cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,045. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.
Where is Prophet-Chapman Cole & Gleason located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Prophet-Chapman Cole & Gleason is located at 98 Bedford St. in Bridgewater, MA. You can reach the home at (508) 697-4332. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Prophet-Chapman Cole & Gleason offer veteran families?
Prophet-Chapman Cole & Gleason provides funeral services, cremation services, veteran services, preplanning services, burials, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Prophet-Chapman Cole & Gleason help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Chapman Funerals & Cremations offers specialized services for veterans.
Which faith traditions does Prophet-Chapman Cole & Gleason accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Catholic, Episcopal, Unitarian Universalist, Congregational (UCC) families, among others.
What sets Prophet-Chapman Cole & Gleason apart
- Extensive history dating back to 1862 with multi-generational family involvement.
- Multiple locations across Cape Cod and Southeastern Massachusetts, unified under one name.
- Honoring legacies of previous partners through named chapels, such as the Prophett Memorial Chapel in Bridgewater.
- Offers a full range of services including funeral, cremation, veteran services, preplanning, and estate advice.
- Bridgewater facility is fully handicap accessible.
- Affiliated with Selected Independent Funeral Homes, National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), and Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association (MFDA).
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burials
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Selected Independent Funeral Homes
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
- · Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association (MFDA)
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian, Catholic, Episcopal, Unitarian Universalist, Congregational (UCC).
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.